Live Thread - President Ford's Body Leaving Capitol for Final Time

FNC ^ | January 02, 2007 | AP

[Mo1]

WASHINGTON — Gerald R. Ford leaves his beloved U.S. Capitol for the last time Tuesday as the period set aside for ordinary Americans to say goodbye gives way to an elaborate invitation-only funeral at the awe-inspiring Washington National Cathedral.

As the first order of business Tuesday, Ford's remains were being removed from the Rotunda to lie in repose briefly outside the Senate before leaving the Capitol where Ford served as a congressman for 25 years. As vice president, Ford also had the constitutional title of president of the Senate.

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[Bahbah]

I saw that. Really quite disgusting.

[Not A Snowbird]

Yes, he does. I miss him.

[the OlLine Rebel]

Ironic that he would be sleeping at the funeral for a man whom the MSM would call out for ever closing his eyes in public....

[defconw]

TEARS!

[Miss Didi]

Did Bubba just wipe faux tears from his eyes?

[JFC]

he licked his fingers then wiped his eyes. I can not believe it.

[spectre]

Awhh, thank you. It makes sense. I've seen "brusing" from oral surgery before.

I have a Dental appt today, but just for a cleaning :)

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[linda_22003]

I'd agree, no way, even if I knew what a "fighe" was.

[Miss Marple]

I will comment on that only after the funeral.

[defconw]

He looks very familiar and I am embarrassed that I don't recognize him.

[Not A Snowbird]

NO WAY! Bill Clinton just licked his fighes then wiped his eyes! NO WAY!!!!

Maybe his makeup is running.

[La Enchiladita]

Betty Ford is shaking her head yes in assent to Kissinger's eulogy.

Believe it or not, people, this service is very good for her and the family. It is the comfort they need.

[Mo1]

Former first lady Betty Ford (3rd L) is surrounded by family as an honor guard carry the casket of her husband former U.S. President Gerald Ford to a hearse for transport to Ford's State funeral in January 2, 2007. REUTERS/Jim Young (UNITED STATES)

[Miss Marple]

I didn't know that story about the Russian seaman.

[onyx]

I didn't want to say that, but I agree and I have been thinking the same thoughts.

[Dinah Lord]

Me too, flaglady47.

I was surprised to hear that this week - Hah! I guess I really was young and dumb during the Ford years - totally missed that they were part of the Ford Admin at the time.

[JFC]

Bill Clinton licked his fingers........ then wiped both eyes with the spit from his fingers. Talk about a moment caught on tape! Those Clintoons, they are fakers delux!

[jackv]

What??? Oh good grief!

[Mo1]

The presidential flag flutters in the wind as the casket of former U.S. President Gerald R. Ford is carried into the National Cathedral in Washington January 2, 2007. REUTERS/Larry Downing (UNITED STATES)

[1rudeboy]

If anyone is interested in more about the Lithuanian sailor to whom Henry Kissinger referred, please click here. Incredible story.